WOODY.P

After launching in May 2015, WOODY.P  is revamping its Italian offerings with a new Executive Chef, Timothy Martin and a new seasonal menu. Most recently serving as Head Chef at acclaimed restaurant The European, Martin brings over fifteen years culinary experience to WOODY. P with a CV that is jammed with industry accolades.

WOODY.P offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere that caters to a broad range of dining experiences. The interior is composed of polished timber floors, exposed brick walls, textured glass and contemporary pendant lighting. Highlights include a sophisticated bar area with a tiled feature wall and suspended planted hangers. WOODY.P also comprises a large outdoor dining area where diners can eat and drink among greenery, lanterns and bluestone floors, a nod to Melbourne’s rich architectural heritage.

The menu is produce-driven and defined by simple Mediterranean and Italian flavours.

Martin’s Spring  menu leads  WOODY.P to authentic Italian roots, with new dishes such as bone marrow crostini, Moreton Bay bug tagliatelle, suckling roast lamb and charcoal fire grilled steaks, executed using a strong focus on local Victorian produce that references Martin’s Gippsland childhood.

Of particular note is the dish of Swordfish crudo. The quality of the swordfish we sampled was exemplary. The flesh was delicate and moist. It was a fresh dish that allowed the natural subtle sweetness of the fish to be enjoyed.

Positioned on Flinders Lane, the city’s most dynamic food precinct, WOODY.P is part of Melbourne’s bourgeoning range of restaurants and drinking spots.

Location:

121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Phone:

03 9654 5000

Link:

http://www.woodyp.com.au/

Cuisine:

Italian, Pizza

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of WOODY.P

Tazio Birraria Pizzeria Cucina

Blending the best of local produce with authentic Italian cooking, Tazio satisfies families and gourmet diners alike.

The dining room possesses a warm familial atmosphere perfect for imbibing in generous Italian hospitality. 

Polpette di nonna – Pork & veal meatballs with fresh young basil & parmesan; Calamari fritti – Lightly floured with an olive oil, chilli and red wine vinegar dressing 

Traditional comfort-food classics, both the Calamari fritti and the Polpette were beautiful. Each morsel was sufficiently seasoned and flavoursome.

Pesce - Salmon with orange and fennel salad

The quality of the salmon was exemplary. The skin was perfectly seared to be very crisp while the flesh was delicate and moist. We loved how it was cooked simply, allowing the natural subtle sweetness of the salmon to be enjoyed. The salad was fresh and brought together harmoniously by the tangy dressing.

Bistecca – 300g Scotch fillet with roast garlic mash potato, baby carrots, green beans, shallots and a red wine jus 

The succulent (and very generous piece of) steak was well cooked with the adorning strip of fat providing an additional indulgent burst of flavour. The luxurious red wine jus added a delightful savouriness to the steak which enlivened the relatively heavy dish.

Mini banana pizza with custard, praline and vanilla bean ice cream

A trio of desserts were a stunning end to what was a fabulous dinner. 

Hazelnut and toffee parfait with rose Persian fairy floss and a hazelnut cream

While everything was absolutely delicious, the Hazelnut and toffee parfait was of particular note. Featuring a vibrant combination of flavours, the parfait had a pleasant balance with the sweetness of the toffee blending well with the flavour and texture of the hazelnut and melt in your mouth morsels of mellow and creamy white chocolate. 

Coffee panna cotta with chocolate soil

The Coffee panna cotta was another decadent must have. Possessing complexity with a pronounced sour "twang" courtesy of being made from good quality yogurt, the panna cotta was silky smooth and just barely holding its shape.

Tazio impresses with the freshness of its ingredients and the quality of its service. Highly recommended for a place to take that special someone or perhaps the family for the perfect treat.

Location: 66 Flinders Lane  Melbourne,

Phone: 03 9654 9119

Link: http://www.tazio.com.au/

Cuisine: Italian, Pizza, Cocktails

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Tazio.

Woody. P Launch

Gastrology bloggers attended the event courtesy of Woody.P.

A feast for the eyes and the palette, Woody.P is set to establish a cult following with Melburnians and travellers alike.

The restaurant opened its doors recently in May and offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere that caters to a broad range of dining experiences. The menu is produce-driven and defined by mouth-watering yet simple Mediterranean and Italian flavours.

Woody.P’s beverage list is however, not to be outdone. Paying homage to the city’s rich European heritage, the wine list offers a range of varietals, focusing on local appellations. The cocktails have been developed around an aperitvo style and showcases the best aperitifs from home and abroad. 

The kitchen is headed by Head Chef Clinton Camilleri, whose impressive portfolio of culinary experience spans for over a decade. Working extensively in kitchens throughout rural Victoria (Eleonore’s Restaurant in the Yarra Valley, Royal George Hotel in Kyneton and the much-awarded Lake House in Daylesford), Camilleri was recently the Head Chef of the Healesville Hotel, where he achieved the 2014 Good Age Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year.

Leading a team of skilled chefs, Camilleri is joined by Venue Manager Brent Scales, who has recently worked as Restaurant Manager for Stokehouse Café in St Kilda and opened the Stokehouse City Bar. 

The service is fast paced, informed and friendly, matching up to the fun and uniquely designed restaurant space which offers a series of comfortable and discrete spaces. Each space has its own unique look and feel.

The interior is composed of polished timber floors, exposed brick walls, textured glass and contemporary pendant lighting. Highlights include a sophisticated bar area with a tiled feature wall and suspended planted hangers. Woody P also comprises a large outdoor dining area where diners can eat and drink among greenery, lanterns and bluestone floors, a nod to Melbourne’s rich architectural heritage.

Positioned on Flinders Lane, the city’s most dynamic food precinct, Woody.P is an exciting new addition to Melbourne’s bourgeoning range of restaurants and drinking spots.

Location: 121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Phone: 03 9654 5000

Link: http://www.woodyp.com.au/

Cuisine: Italian, Pizza